Fiber laser welding is all about control of the process, according to Kurt Magedanz, laser process engineer at Ace Precision Machining Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis. With its new Laserdyne 430 systems, Ace Precision has made huge strides with weld quality while reducing operator intervention in the process.
The world of quality measurement devices and software continues to expand, and IMTS years are especially exciting times. If there is a theme in the many offerings—new devices, new software—it might be how quality devices are continuing to burrow their way into the heart of manufacturing on the shop floor.
In our May webinar titled “Lasers in Manufacturing: State of the Art in 2018,” we noted the emergence of some novel technologies to produce the “holy grail” of laser welding: spatter-free joins with no porosity and, when required, highly aesthetic outcomes.
Visibility, uptime, profits, and part quality: why a networked manufacturing floor is no longer a nice-to-have
Schaeffler Technologies AG saw an opportunity to improve manufacturing throughput and reduce the required cell footprint of certain automated tasks.
ABB Robotics expands manufacturing and training capabilities at Auburn Hills, Mich., facility.
Despite inherent compromises, manufacturers target the “ideal” with modular solutions
Researchers at ORNL and the University of Maine receive the Aubin Case Study Award
for addressing the low-income housing crisis by printing affordable, earth-friendly homes.
Explore the digital transformation of transportation, from EVs to smart manufacturing
Find out how U.S. cutting tool consumption in May reflects the resilience of the metal-cutting production industry, offering valuable insights for manufacturing professionals.
